Beer, Liquor and Liqueur Listing

Bar Stock Items
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
(Juices, Mixers, Bitters, Vermouth etc.)
Note
Excluding
Beer
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Due to increasing complexity within the beer industry, STAR-K and other leading agencies have decided to stop expanding the list of uncertified beers and answering questions on specific uncertified (unflavored) beers. Certified beers are always preferable. Consumers are directed to review the general guidance page at star-k.org to determine on their own if their unflavored beer can be approved. Updates to our kosher policy regarding the status of uncertified beers will be provided as new information becomes available.
Excluding
Flavored beer (requires certification) OR when brewed in a brewery that makes beer with non-kosher seafood or meat.
Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and American Whiskeys - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and all American Whiskeys - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Brandy - All Varieties
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Grape or Fruit
Note
Excluding
Canadian Whisky
Certification status
Requires Approval
Description
May contain wine
Note
Excluding
Cognac, Grappa and Ouzo
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
All Cognac is made from wine and grappa
Note
Excluding
Gin - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Gin - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
When made from grapes, whey, lactose or other dairy ingredients.
Hard Cider, Root Beer, Hard Tea, and Malt Beverages
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Irish Whiskey
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Israeli Beer and Liquor
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Japanese Whisky
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
IMPORTANT: Only single malt, 100% Japanese whisky is approved.
Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Liqueurs, Cordials, Cocktail Mixes, Vermouth - Sweetened or Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Mead
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Mezcal
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Blanco, Silver, White
Note
Excluding
Rum - Spiced or Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Rum - Unflavored, including Dark
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Rye
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston Rock & Sazerac, or when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
Sake - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Sake - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Scotch
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Tequila - 100 Percent Agave
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Anejo, Blanco, Cristalino, Gold, Reposado
Note
Acceptable without certification when 100% Agave and CRT APPROVED. Anejo, Reposado, and Cristalino preferable with reliable certification.
Excluding
Flavored Tequila, Mixto (not 100% Agave), or when labeled with the words: Burdeos, Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
Vodka - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
Vodka - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Note
Excluding
CIROC and others made from grapes and those listing Whey or Wine Alcohol

Thank you to Wine on the 9 of Lakewood, NJ (732-942-6500) and R' Mordechia Bendon for their contribution of invaluable information for the liquor list.
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